Cotton Center ISD - Business Manager

Job Details

Region: 17
School District/Employer: Cotton Center ISD
District Category/Employer: Central Office,
Position: ,
Assignment Level: Area
  • Business/Finance
  • Human Resources
Job Title: Business Manager
School: Cotton Center ISD
Campus Description: Cotton Center ISD is a small ditrict (Approximately 100 Students PK-12) just north of Lubbock, TX. Christian values and small class sizes make this one of the best districts in the state which is indicative of the "A" accountabilty rating they have recieved.
Date Posted: 9/15/2025
Deadline: Until Filled
Openings: 1
Commitment: Full Time
Description/Notes: Responsible for oversight of all financial and business affairs of the district. Provide leadership for the district’s financial services activity to ensure legally sound and effective management practices. Direct and monitor the management and investment of all district funds and ensure they are adequately protected. Serve as chief financial advisor and budget advisor to the superintendent and board of trustees.
Qualifications: Education/Certification:
College Degree (Not Required) or Experience in business, accounting, or other related field. On-site training may be available.

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Advanced knowledge of school finance, budgeting, accounting systems, and economics
Knowledge of information/data processing systems and financial applications
Ability to resolve conflict, listen, and appropriately respond to concerns
Demonstrated leadership skills
Ability to manage budget and human resources
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Excellent communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience:
Three years in the fields of finance or accounting are preferred but not mandatory. On-site training may be available.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Financial Management
1. Ensure preparation and integrity of all district general accounting records and related financial reports using accepted standards for school accounting as prescribed by the Texas Education Agency.
2. Develop long-range and short-term objectives for district’s business operations and prepare district budget. Monitor budget variances and oversee budget adjustments.
3. Act as financial advisor to the superintendent and board of trustees and keep them informed of the financial condition of the district.
4. Maintain the district’s investment portfolio. Supervise and coordinate the investment of all available funds to the best interest of the school district and ensure that these funds are adequately protected against loss at all times.
5. Ensure that all financial obligations of the school district (accounts payable, notes payable, bonded indebtedness, and payroll) are met on a timely basis.
6. Implement and maintain internal control procedures to ensure the safeguarding of assets and reliability of accounting data and to promote operational efficiency and ensure adherence to prescribed procedures.
7. Oversee the auditing program for all district funds and work cooperatively with the district’s independent and internal auditors in conducting periodic audits.
8. Administer the business office budget and ensure that programs are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.
Policies, Reports, and Law
9. Review and recommend appropriate policies, administrative regulations, and administrative practices for the areas supervised.
10. Implement the policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and local Board policy in the areas assigned.
11. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required including preparing and evaluating monthly financial statements and related budget reports, preparing quarterly and final reports for all federal funds and grants, developing semi-annual financial information for submission of data to TEA, and preparing and publishing comprehensive annual financial report in compliance with Association of School Business Officer (ASBO) standards.
12. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Other
15. Attend board meetings and make presentations when appropriate and/or requested.
Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience
Benefits: $225 towards insurance
On-Site Training is Available
How To Apply: Please contact Ryan Bobo (Superintendent) at ryan.bobo@ccelks.org or (806) 810-7410 to for more information or inquiries. Applications can be found at https://www.ccelks.org/en-US/job-openings-829b128a

Contact Person:

Name: Ryan Bobo
Email: ryan.bobo@ccelks.org
Address: P.O. Box 350
City: Cotton Center
State: TX
Zip: 79021-0350
Phone: (806) 879-2160
Fax: (806) 879-2175